dark magic
Evil supernatural practice
Dark magic is supernatural power used for harmful, selfish, or morally corrupt purposes—curses, hexes, necromancy, demon summoning.
The term appears in fantasy fiction, folklore, and occult traditions, typically contrasted with white magic or light magic.
The villain had mastered dark magic.
Also called black magic, though that term carries additional racial baggage some prefer to avoid.
- necromancyCommunicating with the deceased
- witchcraftPractice of supernatural magic
- curseInvoked harm through words
- grimoiresBooks of magical instruction
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
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- witchcraftwitch, spell, spellwork, witches, spells
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Supernatural ability mending wounds
blessing · purification · benediction · protective spells · wards
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divine intervention · miracle · miracles · faith healing · prayer
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